Sweden Herald

May 2027

Holidays, deadlines and payment days for people who live in Sweden.

  • 1MonSeasonStockholm congestion tax: high season until 24 JunDriving into central Stockholm costs more on weekdays until the day before Midsummer Eve.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 1SatPublic holidayMay Day (International Workers' Day)Offices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 3MonDeadlinePay extra to avoid interest (residual tax up to 30,000 kr)If you expect to owe up to 30,000 kr for last year, pay it into your tax account by this day to avoid interest.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 3MonDeadlineTax return deadlineFile or approve your income tax return by this day. A late return can cost a fee.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 6ThuPublic holidayAscension DayOffices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 7FriEveBridge day (klämdag)A working day by law, but many take it off and some preschools and offices run a reduced service. Ask in good time.Add to calendar
  • 12WedDeadlineEmployer and VAT declarations due (May)If you run a small business, file and pay by this day. Your own dates are in your tax account.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 15SatEveWhitsun EveShops may keep short hours.Add to calendar
  • 16SunPublic holidayWhit Sunday (Pentecost)Offices, schools and most workplaces are closed. Check opening hours for shops and health centres.Add to calendar
  • 18TueDeadlineState pension paid (May) until 19 MayBorn on the 1st to the 15th: paid Tuesday 18 May. Born on the 16th to the 31st: paid Wednesday 19 May.SourceAdd to calendar
  • 25TueDeadlineStudent finance paid (May)CSN pays study grants and loans in advance on the 25th, for the month after.SourceAdd to calendar